This section will introduce some knowledge about the ink used in Chinese calligraphy, including liquid ink and traditional ink sticks, among others.
Today I’m introducing Yi De Ge ink, the inventor of Chinese liquid ink and industry leader. This article covers three Yi De Ge ink products that I personally tested at their headquarters in Beijing’s Liulichang district. Yi De Ge Headquarters Building This is a photo I took of the Yi De Ge headquarters located at…
In a previous article about China’s top five ink brands and common ink characteristics, I briefly mentioned the difference between oil soot ink and pine soot ink. However, I didn’t go into detail about the ink-making process. If you’ve ever wondered how ancient Chinese ink was made, this article will answer all your questions. Today,…
In our previous article, we discussed “Chinese Calligraphy Ink: Ink Stick vs Liquid Ink Guide.” Today, let’s talk about ink sticks (also called ink cakes or ink blocks). Many calligraphy enthusiasts who want to buy ink sticks for grinding their own ink often wonder: How can we tell if an ink stick is good or…
Ink Stick vs Liquid Ink Guide: Should you use an ink stick or liquid ink when learning Chinese calligraphy? This question has been asked by more than ten calligraphy friends on WeChat. To be honest, if I want convenience, I would definitely choose liquid ink. But if we’re talking about the ceremonial feeling of writing…
Previously, I shared articles about China’s top 10 brush brands and top 10 Xuan paper brands. After reading them, some calligraphy enthusiasts asked me to introduce ink brands and explain how to select and care for liquid ink. For those who appreciate Chinese calligraphy and painting, questions about which brands of ink are best often…
Make Calligraphy Ink with an Ink Stick & Stone
